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Planning Commission Staff Report <br /> 5/11/2026—Zoning Code Amendment <br /> City of Mounds View <br /> Page 8 <br /> (2) The proposed changes would apply to single-family residential zones of the city. This <br /> would include the R-1, R-2, R-3, as well as the R-4 zone. Such a change would give <br /> property owners more flexibility in designing additions and changes to their homes. <br /> (3) There is no evidence on how the proposed amendment would impact property values. <br /> (4) The city already has instances of tuck-under garages or split level homes, though few <br /> examples of an attached garage being taller than the house. The proposed <br /> amendment would give property owners more flexibility in designing additions and <br /> changes to their homes, while still limiting built form to the same height requirements <br /> of a house. <br /> (5) The city has received inquiries for development at heights taller than currently allowed, <br /> demonstrating a demand for the proposed amendment. The current zoning code <br /> already considers attached accessory structures `integral parts' of the principal <br /> structure, therefore supporting the proposed amendment. <br /> Conditions: <br /> (1) Section 160.056(C)(6) shall be amended to include the underlined: "The height of any <br /> accessory building or structure shall not exceed 18 feet or that of the principal <br /> structure, whichever is less; unless otherwise allowed under this ordinance" <br /> (2) Section 160.087(A)(2) shall be amended to include the underlined and removed the <br /> 'Accessory structures that are attached to a principal structure shall <br /> adhere to the same height requirements applicable to a principal structure. Detached <br /> accessory structures shall be limited to a maximum height of 18 feet or the height of <br /> the principal structure, whichever is less. Accessory buildings <br /> , in h@ight, shall be five feet or more <br /> from all lots lines of adjoining lots and shall have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12, but <br /> no steeper than 12-12. Rounded, dome or geodesic dome roofs are not allowed on <br /> accessory buildings. Accessory buildings 120 square feet or under shall be three feet <br /> or more from any other building or structure. Accessory buildings over 200 square feet <br /> shall meet the minimum fire separation distance as required by the state's Building <br /> Code." <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Lei, d, <br /> Evan Monson, AICP <br /> City Planner <br /> The Mounds View Vision <br /> A Thriving Desirable Community <br />